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Melodi Primary School

Public primary school · Benoni, Benoni, Gauteng · Gauteng East district (5 circuit)

Welcome to Melodi Primary School, a public primary school serving Benoni. It currently teaches around 1,430 learners.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Melodi Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Melodi Primary School is a public primary school in Benoni. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

1,430
Learners
41
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Melodi Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Melodi Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Gauteng East district

Here is how Melodi Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Gauteng East district.

  • Tsakane Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Melodi Primary School, at 1,918 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Melodi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 76.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Melodi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School is a similar size to Melodi Primary School, with 1,895 learners against 1,430; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Melodi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 75.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Melodi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School is a similar size to Melodi Primary School, with 1,843 learners against 1,430; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Melodi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Melodi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Melodi Primary School, at 1,827 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Melodi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 73.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Melodi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School is a similar size to Melodi Primary School, with 1,823 learners against 1,430; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Melodi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Melodi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Benoni

Zooming into Benoni, here are 5 other schools to compare against Melodi Primary School.

  • Unity Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,575 learners against Melodi Primary School's 1,430; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Melodi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Melodi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lesiba Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Melodi Primary School, 2,515 compared with 1,430; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Melodi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Melodi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Melodi Primary School, 2,338 compared with 1,430; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Melodi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 86.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Melodi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School is a similar size to Melodi Primary School, with 1,823 learners against 1,430; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Melodi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Melodi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sazakhela Primary School is a similar size to Melodi Primary School, with 1,819 learners against 1,430, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Melodi Primary School for 2027

Because Melodi Primary School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
13264, Nkadimeng Street, Daveyton, Benoni, Benoni
Postal
P.o. Box 33 Daveyton 1507
Telephone
066 343 0045
EMIS number
700311373

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Melodi Primary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Melodi Primary School directly, on 066 343 0045, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Melodi Primary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Melodi Primary School the best school in Benoni?
No matric pass rate is on record for Melodi Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Benoni besides Melodi Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Benoni, including Unity Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Melodi Primary School?
Melodi Primary School reported 1,430 learners and 41 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Melodi Primary School?
Yes, Melodi Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Melodi Primary School a public or private school?
Melodi Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Melodi Primary School?
You can call 066 343 0045. It is located at 13264, Nkadimeng Street, Daveyton, Benoni, Benoni.
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